KPJ-led offense helped Kuzma, Portis find rhythm The Bucks looked like a team that understood Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t coming to the rescue and handled its

The Celtics five-game winning streak came to an ugly halt on Thursday night with a 116-101 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee. Boston led by as many as 13 points in the first half but watched their lead dissipate quickly after halftime as the team shot 3 for 26 from 3-point range after intermission.

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The Boston Celtics (15-9) will try to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks (10-15) on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Fiserv Forum. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSWI and NBCS-BOS. If you're seeking parlay options, we list those for you below.

The Celtics seemingly couldn’t make a shot in the second half as they lost 116-101 to the Bucks on Thursday in Milwaukee. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for the C’s, falling to 15-10 on the season. The Bucks, after losing 10 of their last 12 games, improved to 11-15.

The Celtics couldn’t make anything in the second half, and the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks couldn’t miss as the Celtics’ five-game win streak ended in a 116-101 defeat.

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to upset the Boston Celtics as a double-digit underdog on many sportsbooks. Led by Ky

Milwaukee improved to 2-7 this season without Antetokounmpo, who missed his third consecutive game with a strained right calf. Antetokounmpo, who’s averaging 28.9 points and 10.1 rebounds, is expected to miss two to four weeks.

Milwaukee handed the Boston Celtics their first loss in five games while doing it without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks spread the scoring around, with five players reaching double figures and Kevin Porter Jr.

Bobby Portis picked up his first double-double of the season last night. It was the 81st double-double of his career as a reserve, tying him with Ray Tarpley for third all-time in that stat. He trails just Enes Freedom (86) and Detlef Schrempf (106) for No. 2 and No. 1 all-time.

"There were a few make-miss (shots), but most of the time they were – that's what we planned for," said Rivers.